Somebody Give Some Advice, Please! Options

[gellybean]

I would like to go to NYC this summer to pursue a singing career but I can't afford it. Any idea where I could find a sponsor?

[Jaysee]

Hi, it all depends on what type of singing you plan to do.
If its a pop/rock/jazz genre I cant really give you much advice aside from "if it hurts, or makes you voice hoarse or husky and tired after a short while then you're doing it wrong. Find a teacher before you lose your voice.
If its a classical ie 'opera' career you want to study for in NYC there are a few charitable options (in the UK anyway,) for getting the funds together for study at music college etc. You'd probably need to audition for a fairly snooty panel...... even if you've been offered a definate place in a prestigious college like Juliard.
I had a friend who won a place at Juliard *and* Berklee as a pianist but she wasn't able to take it because she simply couldn't find the cash for the fees (let alone living expenses!)NY is an expensive city.
There is a trust in the UK called 'the countess of 'Munster trust (honestly, that's her name haha) Aspiring singers, if they pass this inquisition /audition are usually awarded a grant for further study for a year or more.
As I said this is an exclusively UK example but maybe Estonia offers something similar. (That is assuming you're any good of course:-)
Otherwise I'd check out options nearer to home. All a college is really much good for is giving you time, two or three years to learn your technique before you get out into the big bad pro opera world. If your technique has any flaws the voice won't stand up to the rigours of rehearsals and performance, the business will chew you up and spit you out, it's merciless. After college a sound reliable technique is far more useful and valuble than any academic music degree or diploma.
hope that helps.